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PHD is looking at South Dakota 9AA and 11B All-State Football Players in this piece. A handful of basketball teams tip off tonight in game 1 of the season. Before that happens, let’s take a quick look at the gridiron.…
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Continue ReadingPHD is looking at South Dakota 9AA and 11B All-State Football Players in this piece.
A handful of basketball teams tip off tonight in game 1 of the season. Before that happens, let’s take a quick look at the gridiron.
This is a shout-out and a way to recognize multisport athletes in South Dakota.
The guys in this article made All-State in football but are also dues on the basketball court….
Congrats on making All-State in football and best of luck in the hoops season!
9AA & 11B All-State Football Players
Trevor Heinz Trevor Heinz 5'11" | CG Ipswich | 2024 State SD (2024) 5’11” Ipswich
FOOTBALL: All-State WR. 4-5 record. 760 receiving yards with 10 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: An eye-opening athlete who plays his heart out, produces points from in & out.
Evan Stormo Evan Stormo 6'3" | SF Hamlin | 2025 State SD (2025) 6’3″ Hamlin
FOOTBALL: All-State WR. 9-2 record. 359 receiving yards for 5 TD’s & 238 rushing yards for 4 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: Helped the Chargers take 3rd at State, 2-way baller, lock-up on D & a talented scorer.
Carson Griffith Carson Griffith 6'5" | PF Elkton-Lake Benton | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’5″ Elkton-Lake Benton
FOOTBALL: All-State TE. 8-2 record. 32 receptions for 491 yards, and 3 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: Excellent leader, produces on the block & perimeter, all-around player, big year coming.
Luke Koepsell Luke Koepsell 6'4" | SF Howard | 2025 State SD (2025) 6’5″ Howard
FOOTBALL: All-State DL.10-2 record. Runner-up at State. 75 tackles & 9 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: Solid #’s last season w/ 13.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.5 apg, gifted lefty, true multisport athlete.
Blake Leiferman Blake Leiferman 6'6" | C Kimball-White Lake | 2024 SD (2024) 6’6″ Kimball-White Lake
FOOTBALL: All-State DL. 4-6 record. 88 tackles, 74 solo, 4 sacks.
BASKETBALL: D1 athlete, dominant inside the paint, strong as a jackrabbit, smooth J from outside.
Taiden Hoyer (2024) 6’2″ Howard
FOOTBALL: All-State DB. 10-2 record. Runner-Up at State. 46 tackles & 6 INT’s.
BASKETBALL: 7.6 ppg & 3.0 rpg last year, is a major athlete, well help space the floor & keep D honest.
Easton Neuendorf (2025) 5’11” Hamlin
FOOTBALL: All-State Special Teams. 9-2 record. Excellent on kickoffs and as an accurate placekicker.
BASKETBALL: 13.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.2 apg & All-State, 3rd at State, elite vision/skills, makes others better.
Brayden Sumption Brayden Sumption 5'11" | CG Leola-Frederick | 2024 State SD (2024) 5’11” Leola-Frederick
FOOTBALL: All-State Special Teams. Standout punter & returner. Threw & ran for a large number of yards.
BASKETBALL: Very quick ATH, creator for himself & others, improved over summer, breakout year ahead.
Tyson Stevenson Tyson Stevenson 6'2" | SG Hamlin | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’2″ Hamlin
FOOTBALL: Honorable Mention All-State. 9-2 record.
BASKETBALL: 14.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.3 apg & All-State, 3rd place at State, gamer, skilled, smart, playmaker.
Zac VanMeeteren Zac VanMeeteren 6'6" | SF Hamlin | 2025 State SD (2025) 6’6″ Hamlin
FOOTBALL: Honorable Mention All-State. 9-2 record.
BASKETBALL: 6.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.5 apg, #’s will go up, 3rd place at State, definitely a next-level athlete.
Brodi Sundall Brodi Sundall 6'0" | CG Wall | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’0″ Wall
FOOTBALL: Honorable Mention All-State. 8-2 record.
BASKETBALL: Noteworthy #’s at 14.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 apg, 2 spg, high IQ, salty on D, dangerous scorer.
Boden Schiller Boden Schiller 6'3" | SF Sioux Valley | 2024 SD (2024) 6’3″ Sioux Valley
FOOTBALL: All-State QB. 9-1 record. 955 rushing yds, 18 TD’s, 577 passing yds & 8 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: Will stick out w/ his physicality/athleticism. A true difference-maker on the defensive end.
Hudsyn Ruesink Hudsyn Ruesink 6'5" | SF Sioux Valley | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’5″ Sioux Valley
FOOTBALL: All-State TE/FB. 9-1 record. Top-notch blocker, also caught 4 TD’s
BASKETBALL: Look up “TOUGH” & you will find a pic of Ruesink. Works hard on the glass & D, physical.
Aiden Barfuss Aiden Barfuss 6'0" | SG Winner | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’0″ Winner
FOOTBALL: All-State RB. 10-1 record. 1,154 rushing yards, 8.9 ypc, 18 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: Put up quality #’s last year w/ 11.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, those will go up, a strong slasher.
Camron Maciejewski Camron Maciejewski 6'2" | SG Hot Springs | 2024 SD (2024) 6’2″ Hot Springs
FOOTBALL: All-State RB. 11-1 record. State Champion. 1,588 rushing yds, 11.7 ypc, 25 TD’s, caught 3 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: Next-level athleticism, helped lead the Bison to State Tourney last year, fluid shooter from deep.
Garrett Merkley Garrett Merkley 6'1" | SG Elk Point-Jefferson | 2024 SD (2024) 6’1″ Elk Point-Jefferson
FOOTBALL: All-State WR. 10-2 record. Runner-Up at State. 23 catches, 315 yds w/ 3 TD’s, 477 rushing yds, 8 TD’s.
BASKETBALL: 2-way player, puts up points from deep & off dribble, all-around player, great athlete.
Robbie Begalka Robbie Begalka 6'1" | PF Deuel | 2024 SD (2024) 6’1″ Deuel
FOOTBALL: All-State OL. 9-1 record. 35 pancake blocks, helped the Cards rush for a ton of yards.
BASKETBALL: Likely the strongest basketball player in South Dakota. He will bring the Cards toughness & grit.
Evan Fornia Evan Fornia 6'6" | PF Elk Point-Jefferson | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’6″ Elk Point-Jefferson
FOOTBALL: All-State DL. 10-2 record. Runner-Up at State. 39.5 tackles with 5.5 TFL’s.
BASKETBALL: Long/strong, does good work on the block, can hit outside J’s, expect him to avg 10+ & 10+.
Shawn Hammerbeck Shawn Hammerbeck 6'7" | PF Winner | 2025 State SD (2025) 6’7″ Winner
FOOTBALL: All-State DL. 10-1 record. Monster on the gridiron, has the strength & size to be a D1 prospect.
BASKETBALL: Imposing/dominant low post, powerful finisher, as physical as they come, double-double baller
Trey Maaland (2024) 6’1 Deuel
FOOTBALL: All-State DB. 9-1 record. 37 tackles, 6 INT’s & a Pick6.
BASKETBALL: 13.4 ppg 3.8 rpg 2.8 apg 2.7 spg, major stat stuffer who is always making plays around the ball.
Blake Larson Blake Larson 5'10" | SG Wessington Springs | 2024 State SD (2024) 5’10” Wessington Springs
FOOTBALL: All-State DB. 7-2 record. 47 tackles along with 2 INT’s.
BASKETBALL: A lockdown defender, leaves it all on the court. Makes plays w/ quickness, creates O off dribble.
Aiden Fisher Aiden Fisher 5'10" | PG Aberdeen Roncalli | 2025 State SD (2025) 5’11 Aberdeen Roncalli
FOOTBALL: All-State DB. 7-3 record. 60 tackles & 4 INT’s. Also a talented player on O as WR & QB.
BASKETBALL: Skilled CG, scoring #’s will increase along w/ playmaking. Hits from deep/scores at the rim. Tough D.